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Quoth the Raven

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Financial pundit Quoth the Raven (Christopher Irons) of QTR Research talks finance and social commentary without the b******t or long bias spin of the cable news networks. Operated by Quoth the Raven Research, LLC. Two drink minimum for every podcast, please.

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  1. Quoth the Raven #363 - Andy Schectman: "Everything Breaks Over 5%"

    Today I sat down with my friend Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals and one of the most recognizable voices in the precious metals industry. I’ve known Andy for years, long before I ever became a customer of his. He’s someone I trust, someone I enjoy talking markets with, and...

  2. Quoth the Raven #362 - Debating Strategy And Saylor With Larry Lepard

    I’m happy to bring you this discussion with my friend Larry Lepard, which I hope helps explain some of the more nuanced points I make when talking about Bitcoin and Strategy. These podcasts, posted here, are now all on a slight delay and are taken from my near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. As of...

  3. Quoth the Raven #361 - Peter Schiff's Blistering Case Against Michael Saylor

    Peter Schiff is an American stockbroker, financial commentator, and radio personality known for his bearish economic predictions, advocacy for free markets, and criticism of government debt. He is the CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, a financial commentator who frequently...

  4. Quoth the Raven #360 - Guy Adami: “Something Is Brewing Beneath This Market”

    Guy Adami is an American trader, television personality, and professional investor. He is one of the original “Fast Money Five” on CNBC's Fast Money. These podcasts, posted here, are now all on a slight delay and are taken from my near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. As of right now I have no…

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  5. Quoth the Raven #359 - Matt Taibbi: Epstein Files, Mamdani's New York & ICE Raids

    Matt Taibbi is an American journalist, author, and prominent Substack publisher known for his adversarial reporting on finance, politics, and media, often compared to Gonzo journalism. Formerly a longtime Rolling Stone contributing editor and National Magazine Award winner, he gained fame for...

  6. Quoth the Raven #358 - Eric Balchunas On Bitcoin ETFs, Passive Bid and Market Valuation

    Eric Balchunas is a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, where he has more than a decade of experience working with ETF data, designing new functions, and writing ETF research for the Bloomberg terminal. He also writes articles, feature stories, and blog posts on ETFs for Bloomberg.com and appears…

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  7. Quoth the Raven #357 - Larry Lepard: 2026 Predictions For Bitcoin, Gold, Silver and Stocks

    Lawrence Lepard is a professional investment manager who has been a long time advocate for a return to sound money. He manages funds which focus on companies involved with gold and silver mining and Bitcoin. He is an active contributor to the "sound money" discussion on X, using the handle:...

  8. Quoth the Raven #356 - Peter Schiff Goes Nuclear On Bitcoin, Saylor, Fannie & Freddie and CNBC

    Peter Schiff is an American stockbroker, financial commentator, and radio personality known for his bearish economic predictions, advocacy for free markets, and criticism of government debt. He is the CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, a financial commentator who frequently...

  9. Quoth the Raven #355 - QTR's Origin Story Explained, Interviewed By Phil Bak

    My November 2025 interview with Phil Bak of BakStak: https://philbak.substack.com/p/podcast-becoming-quoth-the-raven These podcasts, posted here, are now all on a slight delay and are taken from my near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. As of right now I have no sponsors, so the best way to show…

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  10. Quoth the Raven #354 - Tariff Talk: QTR on Rebel Capitalist With George Gammon

    This is from my appearance on Rebel Capitalist with George Gammon from Thursday April 3, 2025. I am appearing on George's show on some Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4PM EST. His streams can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@RebelCapitalistChannel/streams I am aware that in the past I have said...

  11. Quoth the Raven #353 - QTR on Rebel Capitalist With George Gammon

    This is from my appearance on Rebel Capitalist with George Gammon from Thursday March 27, 2025. I am appearing on George's show on some Tuesdays and Thursdays. His streams can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@RebelCapitalistChannel/streams I am aware that in the past I have said the…

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  12. Quoth the Raven #352 - QTR on Palisades Gold Radio 3/19/25

    Chatting with Tom at PGR about all things media, mental health, markets and more. I am aware that in the past I have said the podcast is always going to be free, and I am committed to sticking to that promise. Just know that these podcasts, posted here, are now all on a slight delay and are taken...

  13. Quoth the Raven #351 - QTR on Rebel Capitalist With George Gammon

    This is from my appearance on Rebel Capitalist with George Gammon from Thursday March 13, 2025. I am appearing on George's show on some Tuesdays and Thursdays. His streams can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@RebelCapitalistChannel/streams I am aware that in the past I have said the…

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  14. Quoth the Raven #350 - Matt Taibbi

    This episode originally aired/published 2/25/25 here: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/p/taibbi-trump-has-a-once-in-a-lifetime I am aware that in the past I have said the podcast is always going to be free, and I am committed to sticking to that promise. Just know that these podcasts, posted...

  15. Quoth the Raven #349 - Our Bullshit Politics: Election 2024 Preview

    Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance: http://quoththeraven.substack.com Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch Follow me on YouTube, and...

  16. Quoth the Raven #348 - Mark Spiegel

    Mark and I talk the economy, the election, Tesla and beer. Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch...

  17. Quoth the Raven #347 - Peter Schiff: Gold To $26,000?

    In this conversation, Peter Schiff and I talk the current state of the U.S. economy, the stock market, the dollar and precious metals. We discuss: The recent surge in gold prices and whether it will hit $3,000 by the end of the year or potentially $6,000 next year. Both Schiff and I express...

  18. Quoth the Raven #346 - Peter Schiff: Kamala Harris' Socialist Policies & The Crisis Ahead

    In a recent interview with Fringe Finance, renowned economist Peter Schiff shared his perspective on the state of the global economy, the ongoing gold rally, and the policies of central banks. Schiff, known for his unflinching critiques of government policies and his bullish stance on gold…

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  19. Quoth the Raven #345 - George Gammon Explains The Yen Carry Trade Chaos

    George Gammon hosts the Rebel Capitalist Show on YouTube and runs the Rebel Capitalist Pro platform. George is one of my favorite economic commentators and has been a friend of mine, and my podcast, for years. I often describe his podcast as similar to mine, just more well thought out, more...

  20. Quoth the Raven #344: Matt Taibbi

    I had the great pleasure of interviewing Matt Taibbi this month. We talked about Kamala Harris’ fitness to be a Presidential Candidate, how Matt thinks it is ‘strange’ no questions are being asked about how Harris became the nominee, the failures of the Trump assassination attempt, why Matt…

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  21. Quoth the Raven #341 - James Lavish Explains The U.S. Debt Crisis In An Hour

    James writes The Informationist newsletter on Substack. Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch…

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  22. Quoth the Raven #339 - Michael Saylor

    Michael J. Saylor is an American entrepreneur and business executive. He is the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy. Support QTR My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content= Contribute a...

  23. Quoth the Raven #338 - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

    Last weekend I had the pleasure of sitting down with independent 2024 Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for an hourlong interview. What’s inside this exclusive Fringe Finance interview with RFK Jr.: What drives the media to paint RFK Jr. in an extremely vile light, as an “anti-vaxxer”...

  24. Quoth the Raven #337 - Matt Taibbi

    Matt Taibbi is an American author, journalist, and podcaster. He has reported on finance, media, politics, and sports. A former contributing editor for Rolling Stone, he is the author of several books, former co-host of the Useful Idiots podcast, and publisher of the Racket News (formerly TK…

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  25. Quoth the Raven #336 - Andy Schectman: Are We Destroying The Economy On Purpose?

    My buddy Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Precious Metals joins me for a critique of US fiscal and monetary policy, a frightening analysis of potential economic scenarios, the Chinese economic strategy and commodity acquisition intentions and thoughts on societal and political issues heading into...

  26. Quoth the Raven #329 - The Bitcoin Debate: Peter Schiff vs. Larry Lepard

    Two of my favorite Austrian thinkers - Peter Schiff and Lawrence Lepard - go head to head on Bitcoin (and talk a little about gold, too). Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com Podcast listeners can take 50% off a Substack annual subscription for life by...

  27. Quoth the Raven #328 - Bob Lazar & The UFO "Disclosure" Crowd Are Full Of Shit

    From a Twitter Spaces I did on 1/11/2024 where I ranted about the UFO "disclosure" crowd, Bob Lazar, David Fravor, Lue Elizondo and the whole crowd. Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com Podcast listeners can take 50% off a Substack annual subscription...

  28. Quoth the Raven #323 - Larry Lepard: This Is An Unprecedented Fiscal Doom Loop

    Larry manages the EMA GARP Fund, a Boston based investment management firm. Their strategy is focused on providing "Monetary Debasement Insurance". He has 38 years experience and an MBA from Harvard Business School. And he likes to curse. On Twitter he is @LawrenceLepard Subscribe to my Substack,...

  29. Quoth the Raven #322 - Dr. Ron Paul

    Dr. Ron Paul is a former two-time Presidential candidate and Republican Congressman from Texas. He’s currently the Chairman of The Ron Paul Institute and Host of The Ron Paul Liberty Report. http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/ Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here:...

  30. Quoth the Raven #321 - Dr. Peter McCullough

    Dr. McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist holding degrees from Baylor University, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, University of Michigan, and Southern Methodist University. He manages common infectious diseases as well as the cardiovascular complications of…

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  31. Quoth the Raven #320 - Jeremy Rys Debunks Bob Lazar, Jeremy Corbell & 9/11

    Jeremy Rys is an independent science & technology researcher with a long history of research & investigation into advanced propulsion concepts. He has covered a variety of topics both directly and indirectly related to advanced propulsion, ranging from replication attempts of various devices to...

  32. Quoth the Raven #318 - Andy Schectman: BRICS Expansion, Dollar’s Demise & 2024 Election

    Andy is the President & Owner of Miles Franklin Precious Metal Investments. Prior to starting Miles Franklin, Ltd. in 1989, Andrew became a Licensed Financial Planner, specializing in Swiss Franc Investments and alternative investments. At Miles Franklin Ltd., a company that has eclipsed $5…

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  33. Quoth the Raven #317 - Debt Downgrade, Burry’s Bet Against Markets & Ivermectin (QTR & Palisades Gold Radio)

    On this syndicated version of QTR and Palisades Gold Radio, I have an hour long discussion with host Tom Bodrovics, where we cover tons of topics including: Fitch’s downgrade of U.S. debt, and how pathetic it is that nobody in the industry is paying attention to it The reasons for the downgrade:...

  34. Quoth the Raven #316 - Our Bullshit Everything: Fitch Ratings & Ivermectin Edition

    On this episode I rant about Fitch's downgrade of U.S. debt being laughed at by everyone in the U.S. and the FDA admitting that ivermectin is okay for doctors to prescribe to patients for Covid after a yearslong campaign against the drug. Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here:...

  35. Quoth the Raven #315 - Phil Bak

    Phil has previously been the Founder/CEO of Exponential ETFs, an ETF issuer and sub-advisor (acquired by Toroso Asset Management), Managing Director at New York Stock Exchange, and Chief Investment Officer at Signal Advisors. Phil is an active voice advocating on behalf of entrepreneurs and...

  36. Quoth the Raven #314 - Our Bullshit Economy: Part 31 of 515

    On this episode I rant about street signs, bus lanes, car alarms and Apple. Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com Contribute a paltry recurring donation via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch One time donations can also be sent via PayPal:...

  37. Quoth the Raven #313 - Aliens, Bob Lazar, Debates & Life On The Fringe

    On this podcast I rant about aliens, Peter Hotez and why debate is necessary. Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com Contribute a paltry recurring donation via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch One time donations can also be sent via PayPal:...

  38. Quoth the Raven #308 - Bank Run Talk: Palisades Gold Radio Edition

    My most recent interview with PGR talking about the market and Silicon Valley Bank. YouTube does not let me monetize my videos on the site and the podcast is full time work which will never have ads in the middle of it. If you enjoy the content, please support the QTR Podcast in any or all of the...

  39. Quoth the Raven #303 - Market Crash, Crypto, Covid & The Meaning Of Life (Palisades Gold Radio Uncensored & Full Length Version)

    This is the full, unedited 2.5 hour version of an interview I recently did with my kind friends at Palisades Gold Radio. They trimmed it to 1 hour and edited it with my permission for their listeners. But there was much, much more than met the eye - and they were kind enough to give me the full,...

  40. Quoth the Raven #301 - Dr. Peter A. McCullough

    Dr. McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist. He manages common infectious diseases as well as the cardiovascular complications of both the viral infection and the injuries developing after the COVID-19 vaccine in Dallas TX, USA. Since the outset of the pandemic, Dr. McCullough…

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  41. Quoth the Raven #293 - Andy Schectman: Traditional Assets About To Get ”Vaporized”

    This one blew my hair back a little. Andy and I talk about the future of the U.S. dollar and the global economy. Andy is the President & Owner of Miles Franklin Precious Metal Investments. Prior to starting Miles Franklin, Ltd. in 1989, Andrew became a Licensed Financial Planner, specializing in...

  42. Quoth the Raven #285 - Mick West

    Mick and I talk about the nature of conspiracy theories, the Covid lab leak theory, the Hunter Biden laptop theory and debunking David Fravor. Mick West is a science writer, skeptical investigator, and retired video game programmer who was largely responsible for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series.…

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  43. Quoth the Raven #284 - Lawrence Lepard

    Lawrence joins me to talk the future of global monetary policy and avoiding World War III. Larry manages the EMA GARP Fund, a Boston based investment management firm. Their strategy is focused on providing "Monetary Debasement Insurance". He has 38 years experience and an MBA from Harvard…

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  44. Quoth the Raven #283 - Dr. Marc Defant

    Dr. Marc J. Defant is a professor of geology/geochemistry at the University of South Florida. He worked for Schlumberger Well Services and Shell Oil for three years, with two years at Shell working as an exploration geologist. He has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National...

  45. Quoth the Raven #276 - Dr. Ron Paul

    Dr. Ron Paul is a former two-time Presidential candidate and Republican Congressman from Texas. He’s currently the Chairman of The Ron Paul Institute and Host of The Ron Paul Liberty Report. http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/ YouTube does not let me monetize my videos on the site and the…

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  46. Quoth the Raven #259 - Question the Answers

    In this podcast, I talk about the changing narrative of the Covid lab leak theory. YouTube does not let me monetize my videos on the site and the podcast is full time work which will never have ads in the middle of it. If you enjoy the content, please support the QTR Podcast in any or all of the...

  47. Quoth the Raven #240 - Mick West Debunks Bob Lazar

    On this episode I speak to my favorite debunker, Mick West, about the Bob Lazar story that has been around for decades. Mick West is a science writer, skeptical investigator, and retired video game programmer who was largely responsible for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series. He is the creator of…

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  48. Quoth the Raven #238 - Ron Paul

    Dr. Ron Paul is a former two-time Presidential candidate and Republican Congressman from Texas. He’s currently the Chairman of The Ron Paul Institute and Host of The Ron Paul Liberty Report. http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/ The QTR Podcast is a completely, 100% listener supported podcast that...

  49. Quoth the Raven #214 - Mick West Debunks Everything

    Mick West joins me to talk UFOs, 9/11, Tony Hawk Pro Skater's soundtrack, coronavirus, Bitcoin and debunking conspiracy theories. Mick West is a science writer, skeptical investigator, and retired video game programmer who was largely responsible for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series. He is the...

  50. Quoth the Raven #210 - Ron Paul

    Dr. Ron Paul is a former two-time Presidential candidate and Republican Congressman from Texas. He’s currently the Chairman of The Ron Paul Institute and Host of The Ron Paul Liberty Report. http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/ The QTR Podcast is a completely, 100% listener supported podcast that...

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Financial pundit Quoth the Raven (Christopher Irons) of QTR Research talks finance and social commentary without the b******t or long bias spin of the cable news networks. Operated by Quoth the Raven Research, LLC. Two drink minimum for every podcast, please.

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